Medical Director of Policy Innovation

15 hours ago


Rancho Cordova, California, United States Blue Shield of California Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Director of Medical Policy to join our team at Blue Shield of California. As a key member of our Medical Management team, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our medical, medication, and payment policies are at the forefront of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical oversight and input for Medical Policy operations, ensuring that our policies are evidence-based and effective.
  • Chair the Medical Policy Committee, driving strategic decision-making and collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Pharmacy Services team to promote safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care for our members.
  • Provide medical expertise in daily clinical rounds for drug authorization case review, ensuring that our policies are implemented consistently and effectively.
  • Collaborate with the Payment Policy Committee to oversee and advise on payment policies, claims editing code loads, and other clinical code editing issues.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for contract and benefits coding decisions, including mandated benefits, provider contract language, and provider DOFRs.
  • Consult with Blue Shield of California legal to support fraud and abuse investigations, provider arbitrations, regulatory inquiries, and issues related to clinical policy, coding, or pricing.
  • Act as Blue Shield's representative to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Technology Assessment process and the Medical Policy Panel.
  • Partner with Network Management and Provider Partnership staff to resolve issues with Blue Shield providers related to clinical policy, coding, and billing.
Requirements
  • A Medical degree and 12 years' experience, including a minimum of 5 years' experience in active clinical practice in an adult-based primary care specialty (internal Medicine or Family Practice).
  • Unrestricted California State Medical License required.
  • Active Board Certification in one of ABMS categories, preferably Internal Medicine, required.
  • Prior health plan experience - specifically with medical and medication policy development, technology assessment, and clinical coding preferred.
  • Clinical work in a primary care discipline (Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics) or General Surgery desired.
  • Understanding of the California marketplace, including California health care laws and regulations desired.


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